In a recent referendum on a bond issue for transportation issues, 73% of the voters approved the bond measure, with over three-quarters of the precincts reporting at the time the figure was released. The voters' approval will allow Raleigh to issue bonds in the amount of $206.7 million to widen some streets and make other upgrades to the transportation system.

In a recent referendum on a bond issue for transportation issues, 73% of the voters approved the bond measure, with over three-quarters of the precincts reporting at the time the figure was released. The voters' approval will allow Raleigh to issue bonds in the amount of $206.7 million to widen some streets and make other upgrades to the transportation system.